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Posted by Susan-Han Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Seven out of nine Kep1er members reportedly decide to extend their project group contracts

AKP STAFF

According to an exclusive media outlet report on May 16 KST, project group Kep1er will continue its activities as a 7-member group.

Of the group's nine members (Choi Yujin, Xiaoting, Mashiro, Kim Chaehyun, Kim Dayeon, Hikaru, Huening Bahiyyih, Seo Youngeun, Kang Yeseo), seven members have reportedly decided to extend their project group contracts. 

Members Kang Yeseo and Mashiro will be returning to their agency, 143 Entertainment, upon the expiration of their current contracts, to join girl group LIMELIGHT

Kep1er, formed from the Mnet girl group survival program 'Girls Planet 999', debuted in January of 2022 with a contract period of 2 years and 6 months. The group's original contract will expire in July of 2024. After July, Kep1er will resume promotions as 7-members.

Meanwhile, Kep1er will release their 1st full album 'Kep1going On' next month on June 3 KST. 

[UPDATE] 143 Entertainment has since responded to the above report with the statement, "We are still discussing the matter of extending Kep1er's contract with our label artists Kang Yeseo and Mashiro. The discussions continued until yesterday, and we are carefully considering the details." 

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Carlotta-22
Carlotta-222,471 pts Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10
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I'm honestly surprised that the majority of them decided to stay. I can only hope that they get treated better from now on.

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bae-bae
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It was expected that Yeseo & Mashiro would be leaving regardless, their company clearly already had a plan for them, I mean it's pretty obvious Limelight's concept was specifically made so the 2 of them can join later. Good luck to all the girls and wish them more success

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